Houston Homecoming

The stars of the NFL, NBA and the world of rock 'n' roll were backstage at the sold out Toyota Center for the ECW and SmackDown live event in Houston.

Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, Houston Texans stars Andre Johnson and DeMeco Ryans, as well as Houston Rockets Dikembe Mutombo, Tracy McGrady and Luther Head, hung out with ECW Extremists and WWE Superstars such as Houston's own, King Booker, prior to the show. Later on in the evening, they also had the opportunity to visit with ECW Original RVD and even Mr. McMahon himself.

"We are fans of WWE, and we have our favorite ‘good guys and bad guys,'" said Gibbons. "This is a great opportunity for me and the others to get away from the studio, and to just enjoy a great evening out."

For Ryans, the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, watching the Superstars and Extremists live was a lifelong dream.

"To see these guys in person is a big thing for me," said an excited Ryans. "This is my first live event and I'm loving it."

"I've always wanted to see WWE live, and this is my first opportunity too," said Pro Bowl wide receiver Johnson. "I want to see these guys go out and perform."